Trees: Once again, the weather this early spring has driven how we care for our landscapes. The first three months of 2017 have been very dry and much warmer than normal so we have been telling everyone to get outside and water their landscapes. Over the last two weeks we have begun to see the […]
Tree Top Times
Getting your yard ready for spring!
With warmer weather and the spring fertilization season just around the corner, it’s a good idea to invest a little time getting your yard ready for the season. Here are a few tips on what you can do now to prepare your yard for spring. Walk your yard: Before you start to do any yard […]
Benefits of Environmentally Friendly Mulch
Discerning gardeners have probably noticed that many landscapers in the Denver area have a tendency to use cedar or redwood bark mulches. While these products are attractive, they have several disadvantages, especially with regard to sustainability and environmental friendliness. For one thing, these products have to be shipped in from elsewhere, which adds to the […]
Celebrate Arbor Day ~ Plant a Tree!
Celebrate Arbor Day – Plant A Tree In the world of trees, April is the month for Arbor Day and planting trees. Julius Sterling Morton started Arbor Day in April of 1872 in Nebraska. Today, Arbor Day is recognized in every state on various dates, usually coinciding with a good time of year to plant […]
In Colorado Springs, Mountain High is proud to be a sponsor and partner with Pikes Peak Urban Gardens (PPUG).
Spring time preparation! March is the time to start prepping your vegetable gardens for planting in later spring. PPUG offers the following suggestions. Apply a layer of compost now so soil organisms have time to break it down so it is ready for plants. A general rule is to add a 2-inch layer of compost […]
ORGANIC MULCH – Health and Beauty for Your Trees and Shrubs
Mulching is a great way to keep your trees and shrubs both beautiful and healthy. We offer a variety of sustainable organic mulches, made on-site from locally harvested logs and branches. Our mulch is aged and rotated to help eliminate tree pathogens. Its high quality ensures it mats down so it stays put, and is […]